President Marcos paid his respects to his former aide-de-camp Maj. Ma. Joshua P. Santiago, whom he described as a brave military officer who served the country with dedication and honor. Marcos visited the wake of Santiago at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on Thursday, Aug. 27. In a message he posted...
Recently, I saw local beauty brands like Ever Bilena, Issy, Vice, and Sunnies Face make the headlines, basically covering what’s happening in the Philippines’ cosmetics industry and featuring the ones building it. I’ve since seen more international press start to put P-beauty in the same...
The entry of I&C Holdings Corp.—a firm linked to Fortman Cline Capital Markets—as the second-largest shareholder of cash-strapped ABS-CBN Corp. is seen by market analysts as a strong vote of confidence in the media company’s turnaround story. “With a ₱3.5-billion commitment, investors are...
Ayala Corp., the country’s oldest conglomerate, posted a seven percent decline in first-half core net income to ₱22.1 billion, squeezed by weaker contributions from real estate unit Ayala Land Inc. and reduced holdings in key affiliate companies. The Zobel-led group reported to the Philippine...
As property development evolves, projects are increasingly valued not only for what they add to the built environment but also for how they support business growth and resilience. This broader approach is reflected in Ayala Land, Inc.’s (ALI) inclusion in the 2026 S&P Global Sustainability...
RL Commercial REIT Inc. (RCR), the real estate investment trust sponsored by Robinsons Land Corp., recorded a 44 percent increase in net income to ₱4.95 billion for the first half of the year, driven by continuous asset additions and high tenancy across its commercial portfolio. In a disclosure...
For fans, seeing BINI and SB19 together is still enough to cause a stir. But for the two biggest names in P-pop, the moment was not as unusual as it looked from the outside. BINI and SB19 recently crossed paths ahead of their respective performances at Japan’s Summer Sonic Music Festival, taking...
Two resolutions have been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to recognize SB19 for a string of international milestones that lawmakers say have elevated Filipino music and strengthened the country 's tourism profile. House Resolution No. 1280, authored by Reps. Javier Miguel "Javi"...
Philippine manufacturing activity accelerated to a five-month high in July as stronger demand lifted production and new orders to their fastest pace since February, signaling a solid start to the second half despite lingering geopolitical and supply chain pressures stemming from the war in the...
SB19 is savoring another milestone after making history as the first Filipino act to perform at one of the world 's biggest music festivals. Fresh from their appearance at Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago, the P-pop powerhouse took to social media to thank fans and reflect on what they described...
While the Philippines has high acceptance of online gaming, S&P Global has flagged the looming contraction in the industry’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2026, due in part to the regulatory squeeze, including the ban on e-gaming linkages with e-wallets. According to the global debt watcher’s...
A “triple threat” of crude oil prices topping $80 per barrel, Metro Manila’s ₱85 daily wage hike, and severe El Niño conditions could push third-quarter Philippine inflation back to levels seen during the height of the Middle East crisis and prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to...
